Indo-French Business Awards 2024

IFBA 2022

Thursday, March 10, 2022

IFBA 2021

Wednesday, 24th March 2021

IFBA 2019

Thursday, 28th November 2019

IFBA 2018

Thursday, 28th November 2019

Nomination

Award Categories:

‘CHOOSE FRANCE – BEST INDIAN INVESTMENT IN FRANCE’

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CRITERIA

France’s economic attractiveness is booming and is attracting a growing number of foreign investors. This award seeks to recognize the investments made by an Indian company in France enhancing the Indo-French Business Corridor, R&D and boosting employment opportunities in France. The winner will be decided based on the below criteria (you may highlight these points in the ‘abstract’ section).

Investment capital over a period of 3 years in EUR (2021, 2022 and 2023)
Establishment of any Research and Development? (List two points)
Number of employees hired in France in 2021, 2022 and 2023
Region of Investment in France
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ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR

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CRITERIA

This award seeks to recognize the efforts and achievements of exceptional entrepreneurs, individuals and organizations who are working in the field of entrepreneurship development. The Awards also seek to highlight models of excellence for others to emulate and improve upon. The winner will be decided based on the below criteria (you may highlight these points in the ‘abstract’ section).

First Generation Entrepreneur: The definition of a first-generation entrepreneur for the scheme is “An entrepreneur who is not in the same line of business as his/her parent. They should have started the enterprise on their own initiative, idea, or innovation
Initial paid-up capital of the enterprise should not exceed INR 1 crore
Not more than three years old
Open to Indian/French Entrepreneurs operating in India (non-IFCCI members are eligible)
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Jury special consideration

FRENCH GROUP OF THE YEAR

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CRITERIA

This award is for a French company operating in India or a subsidiary of a French company in India since at least 3 years (minimum). The winner will be decided based on the below criteria (you may highlight these points in the ‘abstract’ section).

Major achievement in India
Number of Employees
How has the company aided Indo-French trade?
List some facts about employment generation
Provide supporting documents/video (optional)
Make in India initiatives (if any)
Ease of doing business (EODB) initiatives (if any)

MOST INNOVATIVE PRODUCT/SERVICE OF THE YEAR

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CRITERIA

This award is for an Indian/French company that has a bilateral connection and has implemented an innovative product/services par excellence. The winner will be decided based on the below criteria (you may highlight these points in the ‘abstract’ section).

Major achievement in India
Impact of community outreach
YoY profit and outreach (last 3 years)
Level of Sustainable approach
Social impact
Market/Brand Impact
Supporting documents/videos (optional)
Employment generation

SME OF THE YEAR

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This award is designed for companies or SMEs, members of the French Chamber, working with France/India and which have shown excellence and outstanding achievements in all aspects of their organization in 2023 (FY). The winner will be decided based on the below criteria (you may highlight these points in the ‘abstract’ section).

CRITERIA

This award is for companies that fulfil the criteria for small and medium enterprises as defined by the MSMED Act, 2006 will be considered under this segment

Manufacturing Enterprises and Services Enterprises across varied sectors
Preference would be given to companies with Social Responsibility and Innovation
The enterprise must be a for-profit business
The enterprise must be in existence in India for a minimum period of 2 years at the time of application and maximum of 5 years
The enterprise must disclose audited financial statements for the past 2 years for the purpose of screening and follow-up application
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INDO-FRENCH COOPERATION OF THE YEAR

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CRITERIA

This award is for a French company or its subsidiary who has been present in India from last 5 years for a Company/Joint Venture project/ initiative in India in the last 3 years. The winner will be decided based on the below criteria (you may highlight these points in the ‘abstract’ section).

List facts about the Company/Joint Venture project/ initiative
List down the major achievements in India
How has it aided the Indo-French trade?
Any sustainable approach undertaken while executing this project
Geographic spread – Mention names of States covered under this project
Market/Brand Impact
FDI Investments if any
Employment generation
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LA FRENCH TECH AWARD

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This award is designed for French Tech Companies (Mid & Small Sized), members of IFCCI in India and working with France/India and which have contributed towards Indo-French business, Make in India, Skill India and Ease of Doing Business and shown excellence in 2023 (FY) in India.

CRITERIA

This award is for a French company operating in India or a subsidiary of a French company in India since at least 3 years (minimum). The winner will be decided based on the answers of the ‘abstract’ section.